Robert E. Lee

Historical marker location:

1075 N Main St, Franklin, Ohio

( Marker is on Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2018

A Tribute on the Dixie Highway. Relocated Marker.

The city of Akron, Ohio, was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" because of its thriving rubber industry. Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire all had headquarters in Akron at one point.